Finding Work-Life Balance! Productivity tips for working parents!

[@Erica-cu9kq]

Youarw the queen of mult tasking. Come on 6 kids, mom, wife, youtuber, etc.. and I love how honest you are.

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Love these tips. I’m a wife, mom of 3 and a teacher. I get up super early 4:45 am workout and get to work at 6:30 am which is 1 1/2 hours before my contract starts to get my grading and lesson plans done. People think I’m crazy, but by doing this I’m able to be wifey and mom when I get home and not worry take any time away from my family because I do all that stuff while they’re still sleeping.

[@rashalove4780]

keep going and never give up!!!! amazing!! i am so inspired! i am so excited to start my next chapter!!

[@greeshuiyyany]

You are doin the best for your self and family .... kudos to you for balancing it beautifully 🥰💐

[@ninacady6743]

Can I just say shooting for B+ made me cry. I’m always worrying about having everything be A+ that hardly anything ever is anymore and it’s making me so very unhappy. Thank you for saying this! I just need to remind myself :)

[@daniellecalder5193]

This is so helpful. I love your philosophy with parenting! You do not shame, you reduce stigma, you give great advise! Thank you for including dads and saying parents instead of making the whole thing directed at women/mom. I just became a mom 3 weeks ago but as a non-mom I enjoyed your parenting content for YEARS!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Danielle Calder awww Congrats on your sweet new babe🎉🎉🎉. It’s such a gift to be a mama, I have 6 babies...well they are growing up fast but they will always be my babes💞. Oldest is 16 and is getting his license soon and youngest is 6 ❤️

[@felici4b3ll3]

i'm 19 and have watched you for over 2 years now. you make me even more excited to have a family than i already was... not because i think it will be picture perfect but because you teach us the little struggles of motherhood, how to gracefully work around them, and enjoy the chaos

[@emiliasadler7707]

Best tip = shoot for B+.... seriously... thankyou for this.

[@KimberlyJelitza]

That one literally is on my mind most of my days. It changed a lot... She's awesome

[@loribirch6172]

I love the last tip of "B+ is your goal. Anything higher is a bonus." I am naturally a bit of a perfectionist and a few years ago I hit a wall and began having some anxiety issues. One of the things that helped me so much with getting back in balance was adopting a similar mantra, "Good enough is good enough!" Thanks for the tips!

[@SolutionsforSimplicity]

Couldn't agree more!!!

[@mackenziedwyer3095]

I'm studying to get my doctorate, and finding a school/life balance is REALLY hard! I saw your previous block schedule video and am trying it out this summer. Still tweaking it, (need more study time..) but THANK YOU for the awesome idea!

[@rashalove4780]

Blessings to your journey! :)

[@organizedmama3189]

Just absolutely adore the transparency in your videos!!

[@mfreeman94]

I love your time blocks! They are the opposite of multitasking because you are focused on one task at a time and waaaaay more focused than you could be otherwise. Love it!

[@terable88]

I'm not a mom, but I am a working woman and I always find your videos so helpful and interesting! You have a great way of teaching things and I enjoy your sense of humor. Thank you for sharing!

[@thewadsquad]

YESSS to the 'I'm at work' phrase! haha Some of our family members just think my husband and I are 'home all day' and are free to watch their kids or be at their beck and call 24/7 etc. because what else are we doing?! haha We've had to literally tell them- we WORK at home we are not sitting around all day doing nothing. haha why this has to be explained is beyond me but there is definitely a level of respect when you tell someone you're working rather than 'on my computer' etc. Yes.... even if some family members STILL don't understand it. Whatever. hah.

[@tarahoffmann9084]

Sorry my comment has nothing to do with the video but I’ve got two questions: 1.: At what age do your kids start to be in their shared rooms together? How do you manage that they don’t disturb each other? 2.: When they do no longer nap (I know yours nap very long :-) ), how do you teach them to do their “quiet time” on their own? Thanks a lot! Ps great work you are doing!!! :-)

[@lynnkayseas3055]

Good tips, I work full-time with two kids aged 9 and 2, and I work full-time outside the home and I am a single parent. My goal is to have balance and its a work in progress....I will try these tips thanks

[@anamacapagal2049]

Hi Jordan, I just want to say, I always go back to this video whenever I feel so lost and disorganized haha thank you so much you've been my mentor for the past year and I've learned a lot! God bless you always!

[@anghygonzalez7691]

I love you!!!!! You make me light, you removed a huge guild from my shoulders and turned it into wings! Thank you Jordan Cheers from Guatemala!

[@ashledashnaw2575]

I use your block system, and I love it. I have the main chart on a clipboard at home with the different things to do within that time frame, but I'll also color coordinate the chart into my planner and base my daily to-do list on that chart. It works out great for me.

[@ericahoxie269]

Before I start crying because I’m overwhelmed, I watch your videos. THANK YOU❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kayzgarcia4507]

don't you get tired? I love you and your energy!! I need that kind of energy in my life! fr

[@michailaandersen8874]

I have just discovered your page, and honestly, I wish I would have sooner! I watched/tried your block system, and it has already helped me so much and I'm only in day 2 of trying it! This video, is AMAZING. I am such a perfectionist, I want to do everything all at once, and I'm awful at asking for help. It was seriously like you were talking to me, during your video. I needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing all of your tips/ideas. I appreciate you so much!

[@Yesica1993]

Also, Jordan is the mom we all wish we had. WHO'S WITH ME?

[@stacyhigginson170]

More like the Mom I wish I could BE. (No one tops my Mom, but I'm also probably biased 😉)

[@anicholeRL9861]

Stacy Higginson For real!!!! Agreed!

[@karpfenteich82]

Me too but I would be jealous with all those siblings. I want to be her single child :-p

[@ArijanaLukic]

Totally! She's the embodiment of all things I want to implement because my parent's didn't!

[@f.o.o.l.fairopportunitytoo1588]

I didn’t just LOVE this video, I really NEEDED it. I did your productivity bootcamp last year and it’s amazing. This year I quit my 9-5 job, started an online business, started a youtube channel, having (only) 2 small kids (at kindergarden) and a husband who’s freaking out more than I am. So now I’m such a mess, that I keep forgeting I cannot have it all AT ONCE. So thank you for this video to remind me about that!!! 🤗 (p.s. In one of my videos I talk about you and the productivity bootcamp 😍). And I admire you a lot for having 6 kids and such a great work and family ethic. Amazing. 🤗🙌

[@fieldofpearls2831]

Jordan I really needed this video. I am currently clocking up over 80 hours a week working from home and you gave me the reminder I needed to slow it down! Thank you xxx

[@tahabaloch5281]

Your videos are very helpful for us thanks

[@theagoartstudio2333]

Gosh this helps me so much especially the B+ principle😭😭😭 I am an artist/illustrator and a work from home with two toddlers who are just 11months apart youngest is breastfed😁😁😁

[@harleykincaid4235]

It is so awesome how organized and productive you are!

[@melissamartin9615]

Gurrllll- I have never seen a more natural person to be a MOMMA!!!! I have no children but watch your videos because you have such charisma and contagious energy! Plus, I can use your tips even in a 'childless' lifestyle! I have sent your videos to many of my friends who are young, brand new mommies; I have sent your videos to family members who are 'experienced' mommas; I send your videos to everyone! Thank you for sharing your family and your joy for life with us, Jordyn!!!

[@BeautyTheBeastons]

This was so helpful and seriously needed to watch the two years ago. Thank you for this.

[@shaunaconnell9102]

There are a few youtubers that feel like "strangers that are aunts" thank you Jordan page!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I appreciate your whole channel

[@amara560]

I'm not a mom, but I love your videos! They are great for getting my life together. This is all the info I needed in high school to prepare me for life.

[@TianaCoats]

So true on working at home. Especially when it's your own business. People tend to think it's a hobby or you have tons of free time. I usually work on my business during my son's nap and 9pm to 2am. Batching my tasks and block scheduling has helped a lot.

[@audreyrose4791]

This is SO timely. Pure gold. You have no idea. Thank you Jordan!!!

[@SusiesTips]

I loved! I am starting making money from my KZbin videos and it is hard for me to make videos because my family don’t see it as a job either my husbandso if I am filming or editing my husband is like “don’t do it right now, that is not important in this moment “ so making blocks of time would help me a lot, also letting know them that I AM WORKING’ would help too! Thank you so much for your advices!!! ❤️

[@aranoguera8945]

You are so fun to watch. I leave your videos ready to get things done! Greetings from Italy

[@oksanakarpov6536]

I’m not a working mom, but I have a hard time balancing chores and spending time with my kids. Thank you so much for these tips!

[@jordanpagecompany]

So glad they're helpful for you!

[@Shellz793]

Amen!!! Yes Im on the B+ wagon now!!!

[@jordanpagecompany]

Woohoo!

[@bushraansari8354]

I love your videos I wait for them all week I watch the old ones I so need the positivity you share...God bless you

[@mayrasosa4288]

It hit me when you said "You need freezer meals" I do! I almost never do takeout but cooking can be even more stressful! such a good tip

[@FreebieLady]

" the laundry machine"... Otherwise known as the the washing machine. But, honestly, i am a "work from home mom" & so far this is the only video ive found on youtube about this subject that gives GOOD, real, tips. Not things like, " light a candle to relax" ... or... " make your bed. " It's actionable steps!

[@dinajoliemarie]

VERY VERY helpful tips! Thanks Jordan! Congratulations on the twins!

[@aliciaunaryan4751]

Since watching your block scheduling video, I've incorporated into my day & what a game changer, I'm more task orientated & more focused quality work is produced. Freezer meals freezer meals freezer meals......has literally saved me time, money & headaches. Greetings from South Africa

[@jordanpagecompany]

I'm so glad to hear this! Thanks for letting me know!

[@kitschesque]

Also helpful: notify people around you that they CANNOT disturb you when you're working as soon as you can. It'll save you the offense that they'd take if you hadn't. Let them know that you're very serious about it as early into relationship as you can to avoid some frustration and bad vibes. Tell them that if you work on your 100 now there'll be more time for them later. TELL THEM

[@BN-qi5nc]

You seriously give me hope for having more babies! I get so exhausted but I’m a first time mom so it’s tough sometimes figuring out how to balance it all. Thank you for your tips! 😊

[@laurafarner376]

Every mom in the world needs to subscribe to this channel! Congrats on the little one 💕

[@jordanpagecompany]

Aww you just made my day!

[@halanajjar6911]

Tips for work/life balance 1. Create a block schedule 2. Say the phrase "I am at work" often 3. Be ALL IN (if the time block is for family be with the family all of you don't get distracted same is for work) 4. Freezer meals 5..carpool 6. Have one on one time with each kid and with spouse 7. Tell things to wait their turn 8. Get help 9. Shoot for B+ forget the A "let it gooo"

[@Ajaya77]

Thank you for being so positive and real. Just started watching and I am truly enjoying. Have a blessed one.

[@laceyh4837]

Thank you!!! I need to watch this again and take some notes!!!

[@DuckDUude]

These are great tips! I started motherhood as a stay at home mom, then started a business. As the business grew, I kept the same SAHM duties. I now have a business, a marketing job and own/manage 2 rental properties (soon to be 3). I’ve been struggling with making my family time really count because I feel constantly pulled to my phone or job duties. Going to try these out!

[@j.richards3338]

I needed this video SO BAD! The past year, I took on working at home for the family bizz along with homeschooling my kiddos. Incorporating the block schedule ASAP!

[@sparkleafter50]

I LOVE the work reference. That is the best advise! I was a stay at home mom and "everyone" always asked me to baby sit and I don't think they realized how busy I was at home. Now I am a doctoral student and I can use that as my answer but I really wish I had known your advise back then when I was home with my kids. Loved that advise.

[@shahnazsalmanova8941]

July 22, 2020, 9:58am, my new addiction after Motivation Video is Work=Life Balance Video. I can't start my morning without you Jordan. Each tip is priceless for me. Need to listen again and again to absorb all your positive information. Love You Jordan !!!

[@emilylamb7223]

Thanks Jordan! I have three kiddos 4 and under and I work night shift as a nurse so that I don't miss days at home. I do tend to try to "do it all". I think the B+ tip was the best one for me 😊

[@hope4change2012]

I love your channel. I don’t have any kids but I am working full time and now trying to start a networking business on the side and hope to eventually make that my main income. You are helping me reach my goals.

[@neoandlykkecat]

This is so important. My mother warked as a full time dentist. I've alwaus wanted her to stay home. Thank you! Hugs from Norway.

[@kristymiller03]

I am obsessed w/your channel! I wish your videos had been available 15 years ago when I was raising littles. You are the mom I really wanted to be but I always felt so tired from running in circles & never feeling like I got anything accomplished. I find your time & money management videos super helpful & I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you for what you do! ❤️

[@jordanpagecompany]

😭❤️ You are giving me all of the feels. Thanks for the love!

[@ijszje]

Thank God, a mom that puts her family to work because a mother never has to be the ONLY one working. I grew up with every family member having tasks in the house. Now that I'm married and I have a baby, my husband 'works' around the house as well. Both of us have a job outside of the home, and both of us do the household and take care of our baby and each other. When our child (hopefully more future children as well) is big enough, he will definitely clean his own room and make his own lunch. Just like I did when I was a small child. My brother and I were baking a pancakes at 5 years old and we grew up very independent, our mother thought us how to be self sufficient at an early age. Thank you mom!!! A mother is suppose to teach her children and her husband that everyone takes care of themselves ánd takes care of each other! Chapeau for this tip and the rest of the wonderful very useful video!

[@Hijademimadre0610]

Love your videos! Can you do a video about how to conserve prepared meals in the freezer? Or how to conserve food for longer in general. Thank you

[@jordanpagecompany]

That's a great video idea!

[@jessicah3450]

My family didn’t grow up poor, but we definitely weren’t rich either. We were hanging on to our spot in the blue collar middle class. My mom stretched our food out with cheaper ingredients. I didn’t even know until I was older, and she was teaching me how to cook. For example, she used to mix oatmeal (or stale bread crumbs-save the ends of the bread loaf for this) with our ground beef, since oatmeal’s cheaper than beef. Once the oatmeal has soaked up the meat juices it’s the same texture and you can’t really tell in the final meal. She also made a lot of substitutions with cheaper ingredients like beans for more expensive ingredients which is usually the meats. She made a really good stew with sausages but they were chopped smaller and she added more beans which still provided plenty of protein. You don’t feel like you’re depriving yourself because it still fills you up, and because you haven’t cut out the ingredient completely the flavor is still there. Eggs are another cheap protein and an egg also keep things like hamburgers that you’ve cut with oatmeal moist and holds it together. She also watered down our fruit juices. Juice still tastes really good and sweet if it’s half water. I know Jordan’s made some freezer videos. I don’t have a vacuum sealer, but the real goal is to keep the air off of the food. I use regular Rubbermaid containers, but place a layer of plastic wrap over the food before putting on the lid to keep more air away. Bread freezes well. You can look at frozen meals aisle to get ideas of the kind of meals to food prep for freezer storage. I think pasta dishes and stews do really well frozen. I make sauces and gravies ahead of time and freeze those, then add them to a freshly cooked meal. Things that don’t freeze well are foods that will separate like milk (the water freezes before the fat does, so when it thaws there’s lumps) and solid cheese. Shredded cheese does much better frozen because I think it hides the grainy texture. We freeze ugly (but not rotten) bananas for banana bread and ugly fruit for smoothies. A lot of vegetables do well if they’ve been blanched first.

[@lynn7348]

Jordan..thanks for the freezer avocado tip in previous video. I appreciate all you do for us!!

[@shahnazsalmanova8941]

I last minutes of your video just killed me out of happiness. Really it made me happy. I realized that it is possible to be happy among the piles. Love you Jordan.

[@kalecitalinda]

Love your videos! I will try used your tips. I’m working mom, but I finish my work at 6:30, at 7:00 pm I’m piking up my kid at daycare, at home by 7:30. He falls asleep in the car, so I have to wake him up, dinner and bedtime. Then clean up and prepare for the day, and I’m exhausted (also my husband). Still trying to find time to work on my thesis and exercise. Sending love from Chile 🇨🇱

[@kristinmonson9170]

I love this! It took me a long time as well to own the title "work from home mom". You've reinspired me to tackle my summer systems!

[@Re_discover_wonder]

Jordan I seriously love you! Thank you for the 15 minute alone time tip with kids as well as the B+ tip! I'm so glad the Lord has inspired you with all this great info to share with us!!!❤

[@PahlaB]

"I'm at work" = GAME CHANGER. I need to use this one more often, thank you for the reminder!

[@ailedk4737]

You are amazing! May G-d continue blessings you and guide you with all these great suggestions.

[@kaylathompson9]

I'm a Mom of 2, plus run an in home day care. I love your tips, some I had done before I found your channel and find it awesome others do them too! You are great!

[@SimplyInspiredbySheena]

I work at home too 😄 ...it’s a struggle to get everything done between KZbin, selling at local craft fairs, Instagram, and obviously home life...I’m totally going to implement time blocking 👍🏻 Thanks so much for sharing 💕

[@blue87503]

Your hair looks so much better now somehow :-) great video! Also the ones you linked to. Thanks so much ♡

[@daniellemnvlogs]

I just went from a working outside the home mom to work from home mom and I have really been struggling. This is so helpful!

[@jordanpagecompany]

Hang in there!

[@stacyhigginson170]

Make sure you check out her block schedule video! It's amazing!

[@fieldofpearls2831]

Hey Jordan I would love to see a video for work at home moms about motivation to work when your surrounded by kids, chores etc. Also on how you work at home, do you have a dedicated space, do you set yourself targets ie time or goals. I am struggling and days I don’t work I don’t earn. Please can you help x

[@mai_world]

Thank you or sharing your life. All tips are so helpful to our life.

[@SunshineBloom777]

Not a mama but still always love hearing your tips! So thankful you share them with us! Really a blessing! 💛

[@jordanpagecompany]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@rosalindatrejo204]

I’ve been a stay at home mom for 7 years, 3 kids! I’ll be possibly starting to work again. I’ll definitely need to learn how to balance my family and my career. Love your videos!

[@nickyhannay5193]

Love the last tip. Be the best imperfect person you can be.

[@viviancabrera3863]

This really spoke to me! As a mother and a wife, I set myself to think I need to be perfect and have everything done correctly and neat AT ALL TIMES. That is not real life and that it not possible all the time. Thank you for this video. I will have to watch it a couple of time to remind me that I am human and I need to ask for help and shoot for B+!

[@Mathiazhagi1]

You are amazing sis.... The way u talk...how natural u r... Was searching for this kinda information n here I got the best.... Loads of love to u...

[@marielaliberte8219]

Such an uplifting video! Thank you, you inspire me!

[@AuntieTay]

I think we need to do a diy (working) sign for the front door! Haha, that’s the hardest one for me!!! I move my schedule around for EVERYONE!

[@katmoreau8800]

GIRL! You are the BEST and MOST helpful. Thank you very much for sharing EVERYTHING you know with US! 💗

[@jordanpagecompany]

Aww you are too kind! I'm so happy that it's helpful! 🥰

[@Evergreenforest33]

Really really good tips even though I’m a college student I take it in the “homework” “online school” aspect

[@megansmothers7979]

Yout the best, you make sahm life more productive for us moms.

[@beautynerd5918]

Thanks for sharing! Freezer meals also work for college students or anyone living on their own. Cooking is a life skill we all need to teach our children. If they learn how to grocery shop, meal plan, & make healthy freezer meals then we are setting them up for a healthier lifestyle when they are on their own. Plus, freezer meals saves them time when they are already stressed about studying and juggling their social life or work life. Children will also learn the art of saying, “ its study time” when it comes to their friends. They need to learn to put their education first by prioritizing it by saying no it’s study time before they socialize or do other fun things. Then their friends & other people in their life will see that they take their education seriously and when they say it’s study time people will give them the time/ space they need.🙂

[@catalinaesther9623]

THANKYOU!!! YES!!! FREEZER MEALS. GOOD IDEA.

[@jenessalayne]

Yessss. I need to implement all of these into my life. I love that you include your bloopers 😂

[@jhbbridal]

You're such a super mum, can I be like you?.Slowly learning tips from you which is incredible. You're so right sometimes we just need to ask for help and a have system in place. Yours truly, your lifetime subscriber 😀

[@TheFreezeDryQueen]

I ALWAYS block my time. I work from home myself. I spent a LONG time ignoring mental health. I would immediately get up & work. No time with my husband, my kids, no workout. One day, I lost my mind and threw an epic hormonal fit, and my husband sat me down & said “you’re not happy, this isn’t working, you need to find a better balance” I cried and cried then I had a conversation with my boss. Now I work from 10-7 then off hours if I have an international call. Best decision I ever made.

[@erinzimmerman4821]

That last tip just struck a chord for me ! Thank you!

[@ml461]

Yazzzz this couldn’t come in at a better time🙌🏼🙌🏼 I’m starting work again next month after 5yrs & I’m scared 🙀 Good Thing We already block our life🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jordanpagecompany]

You've got this! I'm happy for you!

[@FrugalLadybug]

I love your videos :) The block schedule system really changed my life! Thank you so much Jordan :)

[@cadonbarton5690]

I feel so bad! I haven't watched a Jordan Page video since I moved! It feels so good to take notes from the budget/productivity queen again!

[@jordanpagecompany]

Welcome back!

[@cadonbarton5690]

Thank you!@@jordanpagecompany

[@zumbalove247]

I’m so glad I found your channel. You’re awesome! Binging on all your videos while I put my kids to sleep ♥️

[@jordanpagecompany]

I'm so glad you found us, too! Welcome to the Freeb family!

[@racheljudith4665]

Love your videos Jordan! You look amazing. Could you do a what I eat in a day video?

[@jordanpagecompany]

I'm not sure that a video on what I eat in a day would be very interesting! 🤪🤣

[@Kindergarten2006]

I LOVE YOU Jordan! You are helping retrain my perfectionism!

[@somipintor6200]

love ur videos. great tips

[@kiterafrey]

When I was a temporary legal guardian, tuck in time was his favorite. He got it nightly, as he was the only child in my home, but he lived for the attention. We’d read stories that had lessons or do education activity books and then do brushing out teeth and picking sleeping sound music.

[@TheImperfectReader]

Yes! My piles. Going to go work on that right now!!!

[@randeeprkaur]

Love your content! Its short, snappy and always to the point! Lots of good stuff here :) #inspiration #workingmoms #balance

[@sierraboillot4059]

This was the best way to start my week!

[@TechLADSRN]

Omg thanks Jordan this video is so inspiring...i am drowning and stress right now because im trying to be a good mom, managing our house, full time job and attending classes online...it so overwhelming but this video helped me to let it go. 😀

[@grishakarisha]

Jordan, super helpful video! And thanks for showing your floor! It actually made me feel more adequate :) But most of all I wanted to comment on how fantastic you look! You eye makeup is immaculate and your hairstyle looks so polished!

[@jordanpagecompany]

Awww 😭❤️ Thank you SO much for the love!

[@margaritanikolova8104]

You are so inspiring, Jordan! The last advise was so useful for me: B+, good enough 😉